SPOKEN RECEPTION

- Can understand enough to follow extended speech on abstract and complex topics beyond his/her own field, though he/she may need to confirm occasional details, especially if the accent is unfamiliar. 

- Can easily follow complex interactions between third parties in group discussion and debate, even on abstract, complex unfamiliar topics.

WRITTEN RECEPTION

Can understand a wide variety of texts including literary writings, newspaper or magazine articles, and specialised academic or professional publications,.

SPOKEN PRODUCTION

Can give clear, detailed descriptions and presentations on complex subjects, integrating sub themes, developing particular points and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion.

Can structure a longer presentation appropriately in order to help the audience follow the sequence of ideas and understand the overall argumentation.

WRITTEN PRODUCTION

Can write a suitable introduction and conclusion to a longer report, article or dissertation on a complex academic or professional topic provided that the topic is within his/her field of interest and there are opportunities for redrafting and revision.

Can  write formal correspondence such as letters of clarification, application, recommendation, reference and complaint.

SPOKEN INTERACTION

Can understand in detail speech on abstract and complex topics of a specialist nature beyond his/her own field, though he/she may need to confirm occasional details, especially if the accent or the Spanish variety of language is unfamiliar.

ONLINE INTERACTION

Can participate effectively in live, online professional or academic discussion, asking for and giving further clarification of complex, abstract issues as necessary.

MEDIATION

Can act effectively as a mediator, helping to maintain positive interaction by interpreting different perspectives, managing ambiguity, anticipating misunderstandings and intervening diplomatically in order to redirect talk.

Can provide fluent spoken translation into Spanish of complex written texts written in Italian on a wide range of general and specialised topics, capturing most nuances.

1.       Business

2.   Internationalization of companies

3. Human Resourses

4.       Franchising

5.       Tourism Industry

6.       Marketing

7.      The coronavirus effect on the global economy

8.  Sustainable Development Goals

9.  Fair Trade

The teaching material prepared by the language assistant in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the language assistant specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it